CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW OF THE YEAR’S ACTIVITIES
The council presents their report together with the audited financial statements for the year ended 31st October 2022.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Company details and Registered Address
Cranleigh and South Eastern Agricultural Society is a private company limited by guarantee. The Company number is 01594935. The Registered Address is:-
Office Suite 1 Haslemere House Lower Street Haslemere Surrey GU27 2PE
- Council
a) The directors who served on the Council during the financial year were as follows:-
| Mr J James Mr P Knight |
President Chairman |
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| Mrs Z Childs (resigned 24thMay 2022) Mr T Clarke Mr A Elliott Mr R Elliott Mr W Elliott Mrs V Ford-Robbins Mr A Galiotzakis (resigned 24thMay 2022) Mr N Gill Mr H Helwett (resigned 24thMay 2022) Mr S Killack (resigned 24thMay 2022) |
Mr J Menlove Mr C Morris (resigned 24thMay 2022) Mr R Nash Ms A Newman-Parsons Mr G Pearman (resigned 24thMay 2022) Mr M Roberts Mr J Rollings Ms B Smith (resigned 24thMay 2022) Mr B Shaw (appointed 24thMay 2022) Mr M Stocker Ms E Whitmore (resigned 24thMay 2022) Mr D Lester (appointed 24thMay 2022) |
| Day-to-day operations of the charitable company are overseen by the Secretary, Mrs Z Childs until her resignation on 6th March and Mrs A Dickson as of 1stApril 2022. The duties of Treasurer are undertaken byMr B Shaw and Mrs A Dickson. |
b) Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Society and of the surplus or deficit of the Society for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the directors are required to:-
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(i) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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(ii) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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(iii) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Society will continue in business.
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b) Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities (continued)
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Society and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Society and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Society’s website legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of the financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
3. Bankers
Lloyds Bank plc,1 West Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1PA
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
4. Governing Document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 2nd November 1981 and was registered as a charity from that date. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. The Articles of Association have been amended periodically by special resolution. The most recent amendment was agreed by Special Resolution on 8[th] February 2021 when it was agreed that the Society is permitted not to require an independent examination of its annual accounts when the income for the relevant year does not exceed £25,000
5. Members’ Guarantee
The members have each undertaken to contribute £1 to the assets of the company in the event of the same being wound up while he or she is a member or within twelve months of their ceasing to be a member.
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Council and appointment thereto
The Council consists of a President, Chairman, Vice Chairman, (the Officers) and up to 25 further persons who shall be members of the Society. The Treasurer also attends all Council Meetings but is not a member of Council.
Officers and Council are appointed annually and are eligible for re-election. The name of any person seeking election as an Officer or a member of Council must be handed to the Secretary of the Society at least 7 days before the Annual General Meeting.
The Council meets every quarter to receive reports on on-going business, current financial affairs and the activities of the various sub-committees. In addition to making decisions on all matters having a significant effect on the Society, Council also approves the annual budget, the plans for the Annual Show and, prior to the AGM, the accounts for the previous financial year.
New Council members are inducted by existing members and by the Secretary and receive copies of the organisation’s accounts as well as copies of the Essential Trustee issued by the Charity Commission. Members are entitled to attend courses, as part of the Society’s Trustees Training Programme.
- Organisational Structure
| Committee | Purpose | Meetings per Year |
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| Executive Committee | Comprised of the Society’s President, Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer plus the Chairmen of the Society’s subcommittees. It co-ordinates the financial affairs, and implements the day-to- day running of the Society and ensures that spending remains within budget as far as is possible. |
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| Agricultural & Ploughing | Organises and implements the various agricultural classes and annualploughingmatch. |
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| Livestock | Organises and implements the running of the Show’s livestock section. |
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| Horse | Organises and implements the running of the Show’s horse section. |
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| Show | Organises and implements the logistics and planning required for laying out and preparing forthe Show. |
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| Showground & Woodland | Organises and implements the successful management of the Society’s showground. Organises and implements the necessary actions for the successful management of Fishpond Copse, a SurreyDemonstrationWoodland. |
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9. Risk Management
The Trustees of the Society, along with the various sub-committees, meet regularly to discuss risks as they arise and the process of risk management is continuous. The largest risk historically has been the effect of bad weather on show day income. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the 2020 and 2021 shows being cancelled altogether which has placed an unexpected strain on the Society’s reserves. The Society has taken advantage of the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) which means the Council believe that current reserves are sufficient to mitigate potential losses due to poor weather on show day for at least the next 12 months. Given the lead time required to organise a profitable show and the continued uncertainty regarding potential COVID restrictions during 2022, the Council took the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 show as well. However, the showground was leased to other event organisers to continue to bring in income and stabilise cash reserves. Looking to 2023 the Council have made the decision to hold a rebranded Cranleigh Farming and Food Festival. A sensible budget has been set for the show in order to preserve the future of the society.
10. Volunteers
The Society relies heavily on volunteers to manage and run the activities undertaken, particularly during the weeks prior to the annual show. Other than as set out below no payment is made to these volunteers other than to reimburse any direct expenses that are borne. During the latter stages of the build-up to the show some external help is contracted in for which fees are paid.
All Council members are unpaid although in accordance with the Special Resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting on 12[th] February 2014 there are now arrangements for paying Councillors for goods and/or services contracted for on third party terms. The Treasurer, who is not on the Council, is entitled to charge a limited fee from which he pays his own expenses although he waived this entitlement for 2022. Managing the Society’s day-to-day activities is normally a full-time occupation that is contracted out to the Secretary and for which fees are charged. In addition, fees are paid to the Showground Manager who looks after the showground throughout the year, this entitlement for 2022 has also been waivered.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
11. Objects
The Society was established to promote, maintain, improve and advance agriculture, to promote good farming and the advancement of the breeding and rearing of livestock, poultry and horses and to foster and maintain the education of the public and its interest and awareness in agriculture generally.
These objects will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
Council members confirm that they have taken account of the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and planning future activities. In particular, they consider how planned activity will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set.
12. Aims
The Society aims to provide advice for and promote awareness within the rural economy and to educate a wider audience about the ways of the countryside, the environment and animal welfare.
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(a) In the context of the Charities Act 2011, the Council considers that the Society’s charitable purposes fall under the following three headings:-
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(i) The advancement of education. One of the major purposes of the Society is to promote and maintain the education and interest of the public in agricultural matters. In addition to the Annual Show that provides many examples where agricultural and rural craft best practices are demonstrated, the Society maintains a Demonstration Woodland on
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the Society’s showground at Cranleigh. This Woodland is used for guided walks by experts for schools and other bodies.
In 2010 the Council inaugurated bursaries to assist agricultural students to meet the costs of attending college/university. With the assistance of a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, a grant of up to £500 shall be made each year to help one student per year with the cost of attending college/university for 2018 & 2019 with a break due to COVID 19 but will be issued from 2023 for another 7 years.
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(ii) The advancement of animal welfare. The livestock competitions at the Annual Show encourage local farmers to maintain best practice in breeding and caring for their animals. New competitions are introduced from time to time to reflect changing agricultural trends.
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(iii) The advancement of heritage. Although farming has changed out of all recognition over the last century, it is important to remember how our ancestors lived and how developments over this period have brought unforeseen changes to the practices and landscapes of today. The Society encourages demonstrations of past and present farming practices such as its vintage tractor display and combine harvester and crop spraying equipment displays – both with informative commentary – at its Annual Show to help ensure that such knowledge is not lost to future generations.
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(b) The Council promotes its activities broadly within a 60 mile radius of Cranleigh. However there is no geographical restriction other than for the purely practical limit of how far people are prepared to travel, particularly if transport of animals is involved.
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(c) The Council plans its main event (the Annual Show) in such a way as to provide a wide cross section of events that the audience can enjoy and learn about agriculture, the rural economy, livestock and horses. Recognising that the costs of such an event are significant, an entry fee is payable. However, in order to minimise any potential barrier to entry for the less well off, concessions are given for children and senior citizens.
Ordinarily, the Council advertises the Annual Show widely around Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Hampshire to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of the event. In addition, the Society’s website (www.cranleighshow.org.uk) has a significant number of visitors who use it to find out details of the Annual Show, review schedules and enter animal competitions on line. Visitors to the website also have the option to purchase tickets on-line, via a third party ‘box office’ provider. We believe that the website is an essential marketing tool in the promotion of the Annual Show and the Society, as such it is regularly updated to provide accurate up-to-date information for browsers. In addition, the Society uses social media such as Twitter and Facebook to communicate with followers and promote the business of the Society.
The Society also holds an Annual Ploughing Match where visitors can watch ploughing demonstrations and competitions for vintage and more modern tractors.
- (d) Although not essential to enjoy the benefits of the Annual Show or Ploughing Match, membership of the Society is also available to anyone. The subscription covers entry to the Show as well as admission to the members’ tent and reduced entry fees for the Society’s competitions. Members organise a series of visits during the summer to learn about agricultural practices in other environments.
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- Future Plans
The Council has no plans to make any major changes in the way that the Society is run or in its main objects and aims. The Council does however consider that all activities should be reviewed from time to time to ensure that its overall objectives continue to be met as times change.
The Council cancelled its Annual Show for 2022 and minimised its ongoing costs in order to preserve as much cash as possible to ensure that it can fund the Show for 2023. During 2020, the Council secured a government-backed bounce-back loan for the sum of £28,500 to ensure that the Society could continue to operate without holding an Annual Show in 2020, 2021 and 2022. A decision has been made by Council to run a rebranded Cranleigh Show Food and Farming Festival in 2023.
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(a) The Council will continue to run its Annual Show as a one day event. The Council annually review dates of other local events and agriculutral shows to ensure there are minimal clashes. The show date is largely dicated by the date of the Kent County Agriculutral Show. The possibility of extending the show to two days has been considered but is not thought to be economically viable. This decision is however under constant review.
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(b) Prices for show entry, hire of trade stand pitches and the hire of the showground are reviewed on an annual basis bearing in mind the key objective of maintaining a balance between raising the charges against encouraging maximum participation, particularly for families with children. For 2023, prices will be reviewed as the show nears – pricing will depend on anticipated demand at the time. The Council will continue to seek new ways of advertising the Annual Show with the aim of encouraging more members and visitors, particularly families .
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(c) In particular the Council would like to see a greater participation from Cranleigh residents and new ways of promoting the Show locally are under active discussion.
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(d) The Council is very aware that the showground itself is a valuable asset. Income from showground letting for other events dropped significantly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council hopes that 2023 will see a gradual recovery for other events and continues to actively seek further opportunities to let the showground for other events.
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(e) As reported above the Council awards bursaries to help agricultural students with the costs of their education. The Council was very pleased with the applications received from students about to go onto agricultural college or university courses and a grant of £500 was made in 2021 to help the successful candidates. Thanks to the generosity of the anonymous donor, this annual grant has been secured for a further 6 years.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
- Review of Performance in Year
After a loss of £7,901 in 2021, the Council is pleased to report a profit for the Society in 2022 of £2 ~~1,6033~~ ,545.
Total income increased by £22,376 from £24,378 to £46,754 due to greater rental income during the year for other 3[rd] party events.
The society managed to significantly reduce total expenditure by a further £ ~~7,1289~~ ,070 from £32,279 to £ ~~25,1513~~ ,209 as additional cost-cutting measures were implemented.
- Visitor Numbers and gate receipts.
Due to the show’s cancellation, there were no visitors or gate receipts for the year.
- Trade Stands
Due to the show’s cancellation, there was no income from trade stands for the year.
- Membership
The membership of the Society at 31st October 2021 was 120 (2020: 293).
- Event Lettings
The Council recognises that the showground is a valuable asset that should be used as often as possible. The ongoing improvements have helped to make the showground more attractive to prospective hirers and bookings have continued to grow and have trebled in 2022 with the hire costs totalling £30,382.33.
- Volunteer Numbers
Due to the show’s cancellation, volunteers were not required to help with the show during 2022.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
- The results for the year are disclosed in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 12.
The Council reports a surplus for the year of £2 ~~1,6033~~ ,545: (2021: deficit £(7,901). This has been added to reserves. The Council notes that the reserves had suffered a significant decline due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancellation of the 2020, and 2021 Shows and welcomes this surplus in 2022. The Council believes that the reserves and cash balances are sufficient to fund the Show planned for 2023. The Council continues to explore ways to increase income and/or reduce expenditure to improve the results of the Society and rebuild reserves.
Income amounted to £46,754 (2021: £24,378), with show income amounting to £nil (2021: £nil). Expenditure totalled £2 ~~5,1513~~ ,545 (2021: £32,279) with Charitable Expenditure amounting to £1 ~~3,3474~~ ,655 (2021: £28,036). This resulted in a net surplus for the year amounting to £2 ~~1,6033~~ ,545 which has been added to reserves which at the year-end amounted to £ ~~95,244~~ 7,186. These reserves were represented by Fixed Assets of £ ~~808~~ 3 ~~,4400~~ 40, and other net assets of £14, ~~8041~~ 46.
During 2020, the Society took advantage of the UK Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and secured a loan of £28,500. These funds have been set aside to fund the Society during an extended period without the Annual Show, its main income generator, during 2020, 2021 and 2022.
21. Banking and Investment Policies
Following the closure of the CAF bank accounts on 28[th] September 2022 the Society operates one bank account:-
Lloyds Bank plc – Current Account
This is the current account from which day-to-day expenditure items are paid and remittances banked.
22. Free Reserves and Justification
As previously observed the Society considers that it is prudent to hold reserves against the possibility of bad weather or any other event that might severely curtail income in any particular year. This policy has been vindicated by the losses sustained in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 due partly to weather conditions (2012 and 2018) and a variety of other factors beyond the immediate control of Council, including the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 and 2021. The Council had to take some difficult decisions as to how to mitigate these losses and restore the reserves to previous levels. The Council has changed the timing of the Show in recent years in an attempt to avoid clashing with other local shows. However, given the large number of shows during the summer period, some clashes are unavoidable.
23. Asset Management
The major asset owned by the Society is the showground. The showground consists of 70 acres located on the outskirts of Cranleigh, Surrey. The site is shown in the Balance Sheet at a value of £80,000 which has been treated as its deemed cost. The Council are of the opinion that the value of the property has increased substantially since the date of this valuation. Fixed Assets and changes thereto are shown in note 10 to the financial statements.
I would like to thank all Members of Council, our Secretary and Treasurer for all the work that they have undertaken on behalf of the Society during the past year. I would also like to thank Nigel Gill for his support in his role of Vice Chairman.
The Year
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We were looking forward with eager anticipation to the 74th Cranleigh Show during 2022, but it was sadly not to be as the fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic continued. It was deemed prudent not to risk the society’s limited funds by committing to run a Show with an uncertain financial outlook.
The lifting of COVID restrictions early in the year allowed event holders who had booked the show ground to go ahead with their events. This enabled full use to be made of our wonderful show ground by large numbers of local people. We very much hope this income continues to help fund maintenance improvements to the show ground.
The Society is very grateful for the continuing support of its stakeholders in these unprecedented times. Likewise, we were hugely grateful for the support of our membership aiding the ongoing work of the charity. This payment of these subscriptions is typical of the wonderful support that the Society receives from its membership.
We were delighted to be able to run our annual ploughing match during September, kindly hosted by our President Mr John James at Pound Lea Farm. Whilst the Ploughing Match did not quite cover its costs, it was a lovely event enjoyed by all who attended.
The Showground
The Showground and the Surrey Demonstration Woodland are in excellent shape, thanks to our Showground helpers and the volunteers who work so hard on the Society’s behalf. We continue to open up Fishpond Copse, the Society’s woodland, to school groups throughout the spring and summer, which provide local schools the opportunity for a very informative and educational trip away from the classroom. We also open the Showground up to local scout groups and other youth groups for use throughout the year
Looking forward
The future of the Society and the staging of successful future Cranleigh Shows continues to be of the highest importance to the Trustees. We are delighted that 2023 will bring the first Cranleigh Farming and Food Festival and continue to fulfil its charitable remit to promote and improve good farming, the advancement of livestock breeding and to educate the general public in promoting an awareness of the agricultural industry generally.
Finally, I would like to thank all our members, loyal sponsors and volunteers for your enduring support as it is because of your help that this Society continues today. Thank you very much.
Peter Knight
By Order of the Council
Mrs A Dickson Secretary
Date:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
As permitted by the Special Resolution passed on 8[th] February 2021, the Society have not obtained an Independent Examiner’s Report for this Annual Report and Financial Statements.
CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
| Notes Income From Donations and Subscriptions 2 Charitable Activities 5 Other Trading Activities 3 Investments Other 4 Total Income Expenditure On Raising Funds 6 Charitable Activities 7 Total Expenditure Net (Expenditure)/Income and Net Movement in Funds Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
2022 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ 2,625 - - 405 37,104 - 6 - 6,614 - 46,349 405 ~~11,8048~~,554 - ~~12,9871~~4,295 360 2~~4,791~~2,849 360 2~~1,558~~3,500 45 69,854 3,787 9~~1,412~~3,354 3,832 |
2022 | 2021 Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds £ £ £ £ 2,625 7,962 500 8,462 405 85 521 606 37,104 10,412 - 10,412 6 1 - 1 6,614 4,898 - 4,898 46,754 23,357 - 24,378 ~~11,8048~~,554 4,243 - 4,243 1~~3,3474~~,655 27,024 1,012 28,036 ~~15,1512~~3,20 9 31,267 1,012 32,279 2~~1,6033~~,545 (7,910) 9 (7,901) 73,641 77,764 3,778 81,542 9~~5,2447~~,186 69,854 3,787 73,641 |
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All the activities reported above represent continuing operations.
CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST OCTOBER 2022
| FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year NET ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES General fund Restricted Funds |
2022 2021 Notes £ £ £ £ 10 ~~80~~83~~,4400~~ 40 80,880 11 1,445 52,993 __ 2,685 34,587 _ 54,438 27,272 12 (24,442) (22,245) 29,996 _ 15,027 _ (15~~,1928~~5 0) (22,266) ~~95,2447~~,18 6 _ 73,641 _ 16 16 ~~91,4123~~,35 4 3,832 _ 69,854 3,787 _ ~~95,2447~~,18 6 73,641 ____ |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31st October 2022.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31st October 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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(b) preparing financial statements which a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies’ regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006, were approved by the Council on 25[th] February 2023 and are signed on its behalf
..................................................... P KNIGHT
) ) DIRECTORS
CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST OCTOBER 2022 ..................................................... ) N GILL
Company Registered Number: 01594935
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NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of Preparation and Assessment of going concern
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1st January 2015) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
1.2 Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds are those funds which may only be applied to purposes specified by the donor. Details of Restricted Funds are set out in Note 16 to the financial statements.
1.3 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably .
Donations, Subscriptions and Other income are recognised for when received.
Investment Income is included when receivable.
Income related to the Annual Show is recognised when the show takes place.
1.4 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Costs are allocated between direct charitable and other expenditure according to the nature of the cost. Where items involve more than one category they are apportioned between the categories according to the nature of the cost.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
1.5
Cashflow
The Society has taken advantage of the exemptions available under Section 1A of FRS 102 and has not produced a cashflow statement.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Fixed assets for charity use are capitalised at cost, where acquired, or market value as determined by the trustees where donated. They are stated in the accounts at cost/original value less depreciation.
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Farm Vehicles 20% straight line basis Office equipment including website 20% straight line basis Showground Amenities 20% straight line basis
1.7
Donated assets
In accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities, fixed assets donated to the company for its own use are recognised as assets in the Balance Sheet and in the Statement of Financial Activities as income at an amount based on their value at the date of the donation.
| 2. DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 2022 Restricted £ Unrestricted £ Donations Subscriptions - - _ - 2,625 _ - __ 2,625 ______ 3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 4. OTHER INCOME DEFRA Single Payment Scheme, Entry Level Stewardship and Forestry Commission grants |
2022 | |
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NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
5. SHOW INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
| Income _____ Restricted £ Unrestricted £ Gate entry fees Competition entry fees, sponsorship, donations and costs: Cattle Sheep Pigs Goats Dogs Horses Farming Ploughing Schedules, catalogues and advertising Trade stands Attractions Catering Toilet hire General show day expenses - - - - - - - - 405 - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ 405 _ - _ |
2022 ______ Expenditure _____ Total £ Restricted £ Unrestricted £ - - - - - - - - 405 - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - 360 - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ 405 _ 360 _ - _ |
2021 _ Income Expenditure Total £ Total £ Total £ - - - - - - - - 360 - - - - - - _ 10 1 8 - - - - - 512 75 - - - - - _ - - - - - - - 52 565 280 2,705 - 167 - - _ 360 _ 606 _ 3,768 _ |
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NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
| 6. COSTS OF RAISING FUNDS 2022 £ Social events Showground costs 700 ~~11,1047~~,854 __ ~~11,8048~~,554 _ 7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2022 Restricted £ Unrestricted £ Show Expenditure (note 5) Other Charitable Expenditure (note 8) 360 - - 12,987 _ 360 12,987 _ 8. OTHER CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE 2022 Restricted £ Unrestricted £ Bookkeeping Insurance Office rent Telephone Postage, stationery and office supplies Registration fees Student grants Sundry expenses Depreciation Administration costs Independent Examiner’s fee Travel and AGM costs Bank charges - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,415 3,902 - 1,023 698 501 - - 440 2,776 - 56 176 - 12,987 ___ |
2021 £ - 4,243 __ 4,243 _ Total £ 360 12,987 13,347 _ Total £ 3,415 3,902 - 1,023 698 501 - - 440 2,776 - 56 176 _ 12,987 ___ |
2021 £ - 4,243 __ 4,243 _ Total £ 360 12,987 13,347 _ Total £ 3,415 3,902 - 1,023 698 501 - - 440 2,776 - 56 176 _ 12,987 ___ |
2021 £ 3,768 24,268 __ 28,036 _ 2021 £ 207 3,361 900 499 795 1,045 500 169 440 15,506 - - 846 24,268 ___ |
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NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
| 9. NET EXPENDITURE This is stated after charging: Depreciation Independent Examiner’s fee 10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold Land £ Showground Amenities £ Cost At 1st November 2021 Additions Disposals 80,000 - - __ 56,410 - - _ At 31st October 2022 80,000 56,410 DEPRECIATION At 1st November 2021 Charge for the year Disposals - - - 56,410 - - At 31st October 2022 - 56,410 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st October 2022 80,000 - At 31st October 2021 80,000 - ___ 11. DEBTORS Trade Debtors VAT |
2022 £ 2021 £ ~~4401~~,090 - __ 440 - _ Farm Vehicles £ Office Equipment £ Total £ 14,500 3,25~~0-~~ - 3,750 - - 154,660 ~~-3~~,250 - _ ~~14,500~~17,75 0 3,750 1~~54,6607~~,9 10 13,620 1,09~~0440~~ - 3,750 - - 73,780 ~~4401~~,0 90 - 14,71~~0060~~ 3,750 74~~,2208~~70 3,04~~0440~~ - 8~~30,4400~~4 0 880 - 80,880 2022 £ 2021 £ 55 2,395 1390 290 _ 1,445 2,685 |
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CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
| 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2022 £ Deferred Income VAT Accruals Other Creditors Bank Loan 9,110 - 750 7,453 7,128 __ 24,441 _ 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 2021 £ Bank Loan 15,85~~0192 ~~ 15,85~~0192~~ ___ |
2021 £ 9,258 - 750 5,703 6,534 __ 22,245 _ 2020 £ 26,125 26,125 ___ |
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In June 2020, the Society took advantage of the Government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and secured a loan of £28,500. Repayment of the capital commenced during December 2021 for a period of 72 months.
14. TAXATION STATUS
The Society is a registered charity, being numbered 283637, and is potentially exempt from income and capital gains tax under Part 11 of The Corporation Tax Act 2010 and the Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
15. TRUSTEES REMUNERATIONS AND BENEFITS
The members of the Council are Directors and as such, are related parties. The following payments to members of Council were permitted by the Society’s Articles of Association.
16. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The Society has no employees. Key Management Personnel comprises the members of Council and the Secretary. Total remuneration paid to key management personnel was £4,598 (2021: £15,490).
CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
| 17. FUNDS Balance at 1st November 2021 Income Expenditure Balance at 31st October 2022 REPRESENTED BY: Tangible fixed assets Net current assets |
Cattle Fund £ 1 - - _____ 1 _ - 1 _____ 1 ___ |
Horse Fund £ 972 - - _____ 972 _ - 972 _____ 972 ___ |
Sheep Fund £ 8 - - _ 8 - 8 __ 8 _____ |
Goat Fund £ 539 - - _ 539 - 539 __ 539 _____ |
Dog Fund £ Farming Fund £ Ploughing Fund £ Education Fund £ Restricted Fund Total £ General Fund £ Total Reserves £ 2,100 - 168 - 3,787 69,854 73,641 - - 405 - 405 46,349 46,754 - - (360) - (360)~~(24,7912~~2, 849) (2~~5,1513~~,2 09) _ _ _ _ 2,100 - _ 213 - 3,832 _ ~~91,4129~~3, 354 _ 9~~5,2447~~,1 86 _ - - - - - 8~~0,43~~,040 8~~0,43~~,040 2,100 - 213 - 3,832 10~~,972~~314 14~~,804~~146 _ _ _ 2,100 _ - 213 - _ 3,832 ~~91,4129~~3, 354 _ ~~95,244~~97, 186 ____ |
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The General Fund represents the unrestricted funds which the Council is free to use in accordance with the charitable objects. The Cattle Fund represents unexpended donations for the cattle show.
The Horse Fund represents unexpended donations for the horse show.
The Sheep Fund represents unexpended donations and sponsorships for the sheep show.
The Goat Fund represents unexpended donations for the goat show.
The Dog Fund represents unexpended donations for the dog show.
The Farming Fund represents unexpended donations for the farming show.
The Ploughing Fund represents unexpended donations for the ploughing show.
The Education Fund represents donations received and expended in providing agricultural awards.
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
CRANLEIGH AND SOUTH EASTERN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2022
| GENERAL INCOME Subscriptions and donations Showground rental Interest receivable Social events DEFRA schemes GENERAL EXPENDITURE Insurance Administration expenses Promotional and fundraising costs Showground costs Depreciation: Office equipment Showground amenities Farm vehicles Bank charges and interest Social events Student grants GENERAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) SHOW DAY (see note 5) Income Expenditure TOTAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR |
2022 2021 £ £ £ 2,625 37,104 6 - 5,614 __ 46,349 8,462 10,412 1 - 4,898 _ 3,902 7,080 1,389 ~~11,104~~7,85 4 - - ~~4401~~,090 ~~1768~~34 700 - ~~24,7912~~,849 3,361 11,368 7,753 4,243 - - 440 846 - 500 ~~21,5583~~,500 405 (360) _ 45 - (3,768) _ ~~21,6032~~3,54 5 ___ |
£ 24,378 28,511 __ (4,233) (3,768) _ (7,901) ___ |
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